Normally if you have a valid Social security number and atleast $3000 in income in 2007 than you would receive atleast $300 in stimulus check payment. The calculation of the stimulus check also considers the taxes you have paid in 2007. Since your gross income was only $15,000 you must have not paid any taxes in 2007. Hence, the rebate check given to you was $300 for you and $300 for your spouse. If you had taxable income and paid atleast $1200 in taxes than you could have received $1200 in rebate checks. The calculation of the rebate check is a bit complex and confusing. You can use the calculator available at the IRS website at the link below to determine if the amount you received is correct-

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